Forum: General Discussion
06-25-2025, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,121
William Tell
Maybe Gravy Boat will know. She worked there. If I remember correctly, my maternal grandparents tried the place first as my Grandmother came from Switzerland. She passed away in 1985, so it must have...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-25-2025, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,121
Nostalgia
The Kellerhaus immediately came to mind for me also. Others are the Yum Yum Shop in Wolfeboro, Moultonborough Country Store and rides on the mail boat. We've spent summers in Alton Bay since 1959....
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Forum: Automotive
03-16-2025, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,319
New cars in NJ
In NJ, new cars are required to have their first inspection after 5 years. After this initial inspection, they then are inspected every 2 years. The inspection items have been reduced. The main items...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
03-16-2025, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 57,779
Steak tips
We don't have them down here in NJ either. I used to buy extra packages at Market Basket to freeze and bring back to NJ for the offseason.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-01-2025, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 281,684
Snowbirds alternatives
Two couples I know have lake homes, one on Winnipesaukee and another in PA on Lake Wallenpaupack. They too were tired of long winters and close up their homes & lease condos in Fla from Jan 1 to...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
02-01-2025, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,779
Mobil in Gilford
The Mobil in Gilford across from Hannaford & Lowes had kerosene last winter. Pump had yellow handle.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-17-2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,492
Dentist
Highly recommend Dr. Richard Neal on Main St Wolfeboro across from Brewster Academy.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2024, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,424
Yes indeed
Down here in the NY City area, both the GW and Tappan Zee Bridges only charge a toll "inbound" toward the city. So, when I use the Tappan Zee on my trip to NH, the tolls are about $5 more than the...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
07-16-2024, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,037
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
07-10-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 50,365
Country Cook'n at the Lakeside
I totally agree with Broadhopper. The restaurant is open for all 3 meals daily, and you can order the breakfast menu till mid afternoon. This restaurant has 2 "sister" locations: The Eggshell in...
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Forum: History
04-19-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 51,627
Mt Chocorua
The picture of the bicycle rider plainly shows Mt Chocorua in the distance on the right.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2024, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,922
Gary & Cindy Kunz
Last year my brother bought a Four Winns bowrider from Gary Kunz. We took a test ride out of Center Harbor and my brother immediately offered to buy it. We found out Gary was originally from NJ like...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-03-2024, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,323
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Forum: History
11-14-2023, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,215
Still have my collection
Here are my True's ceramic critters from the early 1960's. The shelves are part of my medicine cabinet which is from the Meredith Yield House.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-18-2023, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,387
Butter cream frosting
I agree Dick R. What you are describing is butter cream frosting. To me it feels like sweetened Crisco in your mouth. Believe it or not, the bakery in the Alton Hannafords has a delicious, light and...
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Forum: Getting Here
07-18-2023, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,461
Rand Hill Rd totally open
Route 11 just west of Sandy Point is still closed. However, Rand Hill Rd is open all the way, so you can travel east to its end and re-enter Route 11 by the Alton Bay Post Office. Lakewood Dr. Is...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-04-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 13,650
Alton Bay
It's pouring here at Sandy Point right now. Also poured like crazy around 4:30 am. My window boxes are drowning!
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2023, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 19,368
Made National News
I was still in NJ last night and saw pics of the accident on Fox News Channel at least 3 times. Arrived today to enjoy the soggy weather here instead of at home.
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Forum: Marketplace
06-03-2023, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,334
Alton rental
On Craigslist there is a furnished 1 bedroom apt in a two-family home in Alton for $1800/month. Looks cute
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-11-2023, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,069
My Little Sewing Room
There is an excellent seamstress located behind McDonald's at the Alton Circle. The shop is located in the large yellow building. 19 Homestead Place. (603) 875-5329
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Forum: General Discussion
01-19-2023, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,000
McGrath's Market
McGrath's was the biggest market in the area when we first started spending vacations in Alton Bay in 1959. They had a great meat and produce selection. I remember pushing the shopping carts on the...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
12-06-2022, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 85,830
Sandy Point
The problem with Sandy Point was not about keeping the menu the same, it was the effort put into keeping the place going. Having lived next door to the Damons for years, I knew how many hours they...
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Forum: Site Support Forum
11-27-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,503
Same here too
Same problem on my Android tablet. If I hit Advanced Search instead the problem goes away.
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
08-04-2022, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 152
Views: 65,183
Exhaust fan
Our camp has no AC and no insulation, so on hot days the temperature is the same inside and out. We have a large window fan installed in the living room. At night, I close all the windows except the...
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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews
07-23-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 26,064
Squash
The Lakeside in Gilford also has squash on the menu year round. I order it or the broccoli salad.
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